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Muhlenberg County

Kentucky · 31,499 residents · 467.28 sq mi
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Muhlenberg County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,499
−1%since 2000
from 31,839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+6%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,566 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,538
+25%since 2000
from $14,798 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(29,836)
Black4.6%(1,472)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(232)
Asian0.1%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(4,186)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(29,301)
Black4.5%(1,417)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(367)
Asian0.1%(43)
Other1.3%(411)
Diversity Score16.8%(5,299)
Diversity Score
17
+28%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky has about 31,499 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky earns about $36,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muhlenberg County, Kentucky expensive?

In Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $75,700, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?

About 20.6% of people in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muhlenberg County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 181 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
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13 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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